MEGA64 VERSION 1 Episode 4 "The Gangs Returned To Class And Became Honor Students" (Patreon)

Mega64 Version 1: Episode 04: "The Gangs Returned To Class And Became Honor Students" 2003 (Episode produced in late 2003-  this season was originally intended for air in Summer 2003, but took too long to get done and was eventually held back for "Mega64 Version 1" DVD released in November 2004).

Written/Directed by Rocco Botte, Derrick Acosta, Shawn Chatfield

A representative from one of the world's biggest game companies is interested in the Mega64?! The day Dr. Poque has been waiting for has finally arrived... but what will they think about his kidnapped subjects, Rocko and Derek? And what if their current "prank war" goes a little... too far?

PRODUCTION NOTES:

-As originally written, this episode had much more of a focus on the inter-apartment story than the skits/sketches. Originally, the only skits in the episode were "River City Ransom," the fake commercials at the end, and a sketch called "Agent Smith Goes To Washington." However, when the time came to produce the entire season DVD, it was thought that the episode was a little too lacking in "fun" when compared to the other episodes- and the Agent Smith segment was a dud. The decision was made to 1) replace Agent Smith with "Super Mario Bros 2: Bloodlust," a video made pre-Mega64 for a college class, 2) add another "Shenmue" skit made from excess footage from the first time, and 3) film an all new "Tetris" skit to kick off the episode. The Tetris video was filmed completely last minute before the DVD was finished- and ended up becoming one of the most well known Mega64 videos of all time.

-This was the first episode written by all three Mega64 members.

-The premiere of this episode (at Rocco's family's house in 2003) was a disaster. Everyone was put off by the disturbing way the events wrapped up, reaching dark material the show had never showcased before. The main trio of Mega64 members loved it and didn't change anything about the story.

NEXT TIME:  The Version 1 FINALE. Sean has a strange vision he cannot shake, but a horrific accident leaves him outcast. Can he break out of this? And what secrets will be uncovered once he does? Next time on the final transmission of Mega64 Version 1: "Eyes Of Skull Has A Secret."